A Study on Prevalence of Spirocercosis in Dogs in Certain Parts of Andhra Pradesh, India

Prevalence of Spirocercosis in Dogs were recorded based on faecal sample examination and post mortem examination in five different places of Andhra Pradesh with relation to age, sex ,breed and season. A total of 562 dogs were examined for this study. Based on faecal sample examination, the over all per cent prevalence of spirocercosis in dogs was 3.02. Among the different (5) places of Andhra Pradesh under this study the prevalence was more in Hyderabad (5.45%) followed by Tirupati (3.6%), Ongole (2%), Kurnool (1.75%) and Guntur (0%). The incidence of spirocercosis based on post mortem examination was 10 per cent at Tirupati. Age wise prevalence of spirocercosis was more in 1-5 years age group (3.83%) followed by above 5 years age group (2.64%). The occurrence was more in males (3.30%) than females (2.70%). Among breed wise the prevalence was more in Mongrel (5.92%) followed by German shepherd (4.09%) and in Pomeranians (1.57%). Highest reports were recorded in Winter season (5.91%) followed by Rainy season (2.12%) and least in Summer season (1.06%).